Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-25
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.
What are the reasons for this?
How can people research this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
NOWADAYS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE INTRESTED IN FINDING THE HISTORY OF THIER HOUSES OR BUILDING WHERE THAY LIVE . THIS ESSAY INTENT TO HIGHLIGHT THE REASON BIHIND THIS AND EXPLAIN HOW PEPOLE CAN RESEARCH THE HISTORY OF THER HOME .
TO COMMENCE WITH, THERE ARE THE MULTIFARIOUS REASON WHY PEOPLE WANT TO LEARN ABOUT HISTORY OF THIER HOME . ONE OF THE SINGNIFICANT REASON BENIND THIS IS SIMPLE CURIOSITY . TO EXPLAIN, EVERY DENIZENS HAS DESIRE
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response is significantly under the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, as it contains only 78 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the introduction identifies the topic, the essay stops abruptly after only a few sentences, failing to provide a full explanation of the reasons or the research methods requested. Because the response is incomplete and lacks the necessary development of ideas, it cannot meet the requirements for a higher band score. To improve, you must ensure you write at least 250 words and fully develop each point with supporting details and examples.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is too short to demonstrate a clear logical progression or effective paragraphing. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'To commence with' and 'To explain', the text is cut off before these can be used effectively to link ideas. The overall structure is incomplete, making it difficult to assess your ability to organize a full academic argument. To improve, focus on planning your essay structure before writing, ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and supporting arguments that flow logically into the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is basic and contains several spelling errors, such as 'intrested', 'thier', 'thay', 'bihind', 'pepole', and 'singnificant'. These errors, combined with the limited length of the text, restrict the range of vocabulary that can be demonstrated. While you attempt to use some academic-style words like 'multifarious' and 'denizens', the frequent spelling mistakes and the lack of sufficient content prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading your work to correct common spelling errors and aim to use a wider range of vocabulary in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The text contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('every denizens has') and incorrect word forms ('intent' instead of 'intends'). The use of all-caps is also inappropriate for an academic essay. Because the response is so short, it is difficult to evaluate your ability to use a range of complex structures. The errors present are noticeable and detract from the clarity of the writing. To improve, practice basic sentence construction and ensure you use correct punctuation and capitalization throughout your work.
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